With ZXZC Daily, we will offer daily important automotive news in China. For those we have reported, the title of the piece will include a hyperlink, which will provide detailed information.

XPENG’s Sept. vehicle deliveries surge 39% YoY

In September 2024, XPENG delivered 21,352 vehicles, marking a 39% year-over-year surge and a 52% boost from August. Notably, over 10,000 units of the XPENG MONA M03 were delivered in the past month. In the first nine months of this year, XPENG's cumulative deliveries reached 98,561 vehicles, up 21% year-over-year.

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VOYAH COURAGE to hit Chinese market on Oct. 13

Dongfeng Motor’s premium new energy vehicle brand VOYAH will officially release its COURAGE (“Zhiyin” in Chinese pinyin) onto the market on October 13. The model features a pre-sale price range of 209,900 yuan-266,900 yuan. This all-electric mid-size SUV is built on VOYAH’s next-generation self-developed electric vehicle platform, the ESSA architecture, featuring a maximum CLTC range of 901 km.

Leapmotor refreshes monthly auto delivery record in Sept. 2024

Leapmotor delivered 33,767 vehicles in September 2024, achieving a 94.6% year-over-year soar, refreshing its monthly delivery record. Leapmotor has also entered the European market with the launch of the C10 and T03 models, which are expected to drive further sales growth.

Leapmotor International begins accepting orders for Leapmotor EVs across Europe

On September 30, 2024, Stellantis' network of European dealerships began accepting orders for Leapmotor’s electric vehicles, marking a significant milestone for Leapmotor International, the joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor.

NIO boasts 35.4% YoY jump in Sept. 2024 vehicle deliveries

NIO Inc. ("NIO" or the "company"), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle (EV) maker, has announced its delivery results for September and the third quarter of 2024.

Great Wall Motor scores 14.75% MoM growth in Sept. 2024 vehicle sales volume

In September 2024, Great Wall Motor ("GWM") sold 108,398 vehicles, representing a year-on-year decrease of 10.88%, but boasting a month-on-month growth of 14.75%, according to its latest monthly sales results.

NIO, CYVN to co-build facility in Abu Dhabi for R&D of smart driving, AI tech

On October 4, NIO signed a strategic cooperation agreement with its strategic investor CYVN, announcing plans to establish an advanced technology R&D center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The center will focus on developing intelligent driving and artificial intelligence technologies, expanding NIO's global R&D footprint and fostering innovation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

BYD sees monthly sales surpass 400,000 vehicles for first time in Sept. 2024

BYD Company Limited ("BYD") announced on the first day of October that its automobile sales reached 419,426 units in September 2024, jumping 45.91% over a year ago and rising 12.42% over the previous month.

Hesai Technology, SAIC Volkswagen sign cooperation intent agreement

On September 29, SAIC Volkswagen signed a cooperation intent agreement with Hesai Technology, a global leader in LiDAR development and manufacturing, at a ceremony held by the Jiading District Government in Shanghai. This collaboration highlights SAIC Volkswagen’s recognition of Hesai’s cutting-edge LiDAR products and technologies.

Geely Holding records highest-ever monthly auto sales in Sept. 2024

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group ("Geely Holding") announced via its WeChat account that its monthly automobile sales volume hit a new high of 308,119 units in September 2024, growing 17.8% year on year (YoY).

Chery Holding's monthly sales hit new high in September 2024

Chinese automaker Chery Holding reported monthly sales figures of 244,534 vehicle in September, marking a 28.6% year-on-year jump.

Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance delivers 39,931 vehicles in Sept. 2024

In September 2024, Huawei's smart car alliance, Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), delivered a total of 39,931 vehicles across its three main brands: AITO, LUXEED, and STELATO, covering six different models.